Wrexham AFC Kop Stand building design, Welsh football ground images, Wales sports venue
Wrexham AFC Kop Stand, Wales, UK
27 October 2024
Design: Populous
Location: Wales, UK
image courtesy of Gemma Thomas / Wrexham AFC
Formed in 1864, it is the oldest club in Wales and the third-oldest professional association football team in the world.
Wrexham AFC Kop Stand, UK
Wrexham AFC appoint Populous for design of new Kop Stand
Wrexham AFC have appointed Populous as its architect to create a masterplan for the club’s STōK Cae Ras stadium, with initial focus on the redesign of the new 5,500 capacity Kop stand.
The new Kop stand, which will include provision for safe standing, hospitality and accessible seating, will be a focal point for the stadium and a destination for fans and the local community, on both matchdays and non-matchdays. It will be fully compliant with UEFA Category Four stadium requirements and will be completed in time for the UEFA European Under-19 Championship final tournament in 2026.
image courtesy of Gemma Thomas / Wrexham AFC
Populous’ appointment comes after a pause and review of the existing plans for the Kop and following a full tender process.
Michael Williamson, Wrexham AFC Chief Executive Officer, commented:
“We are determined to ensure the new Kop stand and the future vision of the STōK Cae Ras satisfies the needs and expectations of our fans and the local community, and the appointment of Populous as architect for the redesign reflects that.
“We appreciate the efforts of those who have worked on this project to date, allowing us to now focus our attention on the activation of areas within the new stand, while remaining consistent with the capacity and volume that was previously presented.
“We look forward to engaging with fans and the local community as plans and designs for the stand take shape, along with other stakeholders and strategic partners including Wrexham County Borough Council, our Wrexham Gateway partners, Wrexham University, the Welsh Government, and the FA of Wales. This is an exciting time for the Club, our supporters and the City as we continue our upward momentum.”
Declan Sharkey, Global Director and Senior Principal at Populous, added:
“We’re extremely proud to be appointed to work on the new Kop stand and to explore the potential for a wider vision and masterplan for the future STōK Cae Ras. Our aim is to create a home for Wrexham’s passionate fans and the community that pays tribute to the heritage and traditions of the Club and the City itself. The Kop stand will be the epicentre of the atmosphere at the ground on matchday, while incorporating enhanced facilities that can be used every day throughout the year.”
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Archietcts: Populous – https://populous.com/
Location: Wales, UK
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